The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-06
the PRESIDENTIAL PAIR.
chlcago's Alteration Such as Might
Fiatter a King.
The President Gets an Official Record
for Hand Shaking.
Mrs. Cleveland FaInts from ExcIte-
nent and Exhaustion.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-The Presidential party
arrived here at 9lO a. m. When the dis
tinguished guests arrived, there was a big
crowd 70 meet them, and military welcome
OF 10 guns mingled with the cheers Of thou
sands, greeted them. The procession was
large and imposing. Nearly $1,000 men we're
IN line. Everywhere along the route the
streets were densely crowded with people.
VINO greeted the distinguished guest in the
most cordial and enthusiastic manner. The
President received the demonstrations in a
very gracious way, bowing and raising his
hat almost constantly as he rode along.
When the head OF the procession reached
the reviewing stand, the President and party
reviewed the line. At the conclusion OF the
parade Mayor Roche made speech Of well
come, TO which the President responded.
During the parade, Mrs. Cleveland was
taken III before the procession reached Jack
son street. She managed to hold out until
that street was reached. Then she left the
procession and was assisted into the Union
| m0st'assiduous attention was rendered and
| she was speedily restored Mrs. P0tterPal-
mer then took her 10 the Palmer House. This
at least Is the report Of those who were
near. But Col Lamont and DIR. Bryant deny
the report that Mrs. Cleveland was taken
sick. They say she was fatigued, and wish
ing rest before dressing for the afternoon
reception, was taken In a carriage 10 rooms
at the Palmer House Later she Joined her
husband at the reception.
There was a tremendous Jam at the recep-
ton In the great rOtunda Of the Palmer
House this afternoon. A hundred thousand
people broke down all barriers and rushed at
the President, who shook hands right and
fresh linen collar lay limp above his coat.
Behind him, standing at the entrance 10 the
alcove, a couple Of steps above the throng,
was Mrs. Cleveland, laughing merrily at the
Presidents plight and bowling and smiling
good naturedly at the crowd. She wore a
light, sky-blue silk bodice, and a skirt trim
med with heecy lace. Her glossy hair was
arranged In pompadour style, with fluffy
bangs, and without ornament Below gilt
tered delicate neck chain. Lace hung from
her shoulders, and was caught together at
the line OF the eorsage with magnificent rO-
settle Of diamonds. Long mOusquetaire
gloves, a fan and slender bracelets completed
the costume. Mrs. Cleveland looked the
personifcation Of youthful health and beau
ty.
At the head Of the column came a detaeh-
ment Of Union veterans, bearing aloft tat
tered bullet-riyen battle flag Of the nth Kan
sas volunteers. A striking scene ensued,
while the President warmly greeted the old
soldiers, one after another. The
color bearer stepped forward TO
Mrs. Cleveland. gently lowering the old
nag duu Oduo uct Clip Ou Oub VI It's precious
shreds as a memento. The wife Of the Presi-
dent gracefully compiled, while the spec
tators went wild with enthusiasm. She dis
played the trophy proudly to the ladies at
her side. The President shook hands with
redoubled vigor, and an actual count showed
his gait TO be AZ hand-shakes minute,
This rate was kept up without intermission
until the time fixed for the reception 10 end.
Not persen in the line was missed. The
lowest estimate Of the number who marched
past him Is 5000 Thousands Ia the corri-
dors and thousands upon thousands In the
streets failed even to catch sight Of his face.
During the crush as many as 80 women were
borne from the throng into stores near BY,
fainting from exhaustion.
Another reception was given the President
and wife this evening at the Columbia
Theatre, which was beautifully decorated
with over 1000 roses. The only admission
was by ticket Over 10000 were issued, each
admitting one man and his complement OF
ladies'.
After the reception the President and Mrs.
Cleveland reluctantly left the theatre at lilo
O'Clock. Even then there were two or three
thousand people who had waited their turn
Tor hours and were disappointed.